novelraw Chapter 233 - 175: Crisis of the Human Race, Teleportation Grand Array, Great Wilderness Tomb Canyon
Chapter 233 - 175: Crisis of the Human Race, Teleportation Grand Array, Great Wilderness Tomb Canyon
The Pearl White Sand Islands...
Seeing the fourth divination result appear, Lu Mingyuan was no longer surprised.
With the experience from the past few times, he made his choice with much more ease, requiring little thought.
He mentally ruled out the Pearl White Sand Islands, but he made a note of the place.
’Such a treacherous location might prove useful later on.’
The intervention of the Throne Great Demon’s otherworldly incarnation had significantly weakened the Human Race’s top experts. This severely hampered their ability to resist the Demon Race army.
Therefore, a temporary retreat was the only option for now.
’A malicious plot...’
’Which great power is behind this? Prince Jin, or National Preceptor Xun?’
’Regardless, I must be on guard.’
The first divination result was not completely safe, but the danger was surmountable.
The second result, while showing no immediate risk, warned of future dangers lying in wait.
Lu Mingyuan quickly distilled the key information.
After making his decision, he asked Sui Yuqing, "Elder Sui, if the Teleportation Array is activated, how long will it take to operate?"
Sui Yuqing didn’t know why Prince Huai’an was asking, but she replied, "It will be very fast. When we deployed the Grand Array, we anticipated that we might lose this position. All we need to do is activate it to depart for other places within this Little World. The space here is vast. Teleporting from the center to the fringe will buy us enough time."
"Are there arranged destinations for the teleportation?" Lu Mingyuan pressed.
This information was a secret of the Three Academies and shouldn’t have been disclosed. However, considering they would be departing shortly and that she was speaking to Prince Huai’an of the Great Yan, who posed no risk of leaking secrets, Sui Yuqing answered truthfully. "There are two locations: the Far West and the Land of the Far East."
"For this teleportation, we will divide our forces into three groups. The younger generation from the major Dynasties will depart first for the safe zones on the periphery. With the entire Demon Race army heading for the city center, the fringes are relatively safe. Human Race experts with strength to spare will remain in Yingsha Ancient City to delay the enemy’s advance, feigning resistance for a time."
"However, we can’t possibly hold out for too long. Under the surveillance of the Throne Great Demon, our movements will be quickly discovered. Our main goal is simply to stall for time, which is why we have two destinations—to create a diversion."
’The Land of the Far East...’
’That must be the Pearl White Sand Islands.’
’It might be a trap set by the Demon Race, or there could be other dangers. I have to find a way to make Sui Yuqing abandon this route.’
Lu Mingyuan thought to himself.
"Before I arrived at Yingsha Ancient City, I saw large numbers of the Demon Race heading east. I suspect there must be a world entrance there for transporting their army. I was delayed precisely because I had to circumvent their forces. That area doesn’t seem like a safe place. Elder Sui, it would be best for you to make other plans," Lu Mingyuan began to persuade her.
"Is that so?" Sui Yuqing’s expression turned serious.
"But every route was determined by the Great Cultivators of the Thunder Pool Daoist Academy, and even by my own divination. There shouldn’t be any problems."
It wasn’t that she doubted Lu Mingyuan’s intentions, but she had more faith in her own divination and the Taoist Sect’s ability to seek fortune and avoid disaster.
Lu Mingyuan said coolly, "If a Throne Great Demon deliberately left one path of life and one path of death—or even two paths of death—could you, Elder, divine their intentions?"
"That... I cannot."
Sui Yuqing admitted it readily. With her level of Dao Practice, she truly couldn’t divine the Celestial Secrets of a Throne Great Demon. That would require the Dao Practice of at least the three grandmasters of her sect.
’If the possibility His Highness mentioned is true, then just as he said, we must indeed be on guard.’
"According to Your Highness, our options are truly limited. These two locations were the best available choices we had."
Sui Yuqing explained.
It wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision; the destinations had been calculated and prepared in advance.
Lu Mingyuan pondered for a moment before speaking. "Elder Sui, how about this? We first spread the news that we are heading to the Land of the Far East, but in reality, we teleport to the Far West. This will create a diversion, buying us time and sending the Demon Race army on a wild goose chase. Even if the Throne Great Demons find out, it will be too late for them to do anything."
In truth, he had another motive.
One he did not voice.
’When Prince Jin, Lu Guangjing, hears news of the Human Race Cultivators’ movements, he certainly won’t let it go.’
’He will definitely give chase.’
’If he goes to the Pearl White Sand Islands, he’ll inevitably be hounded by the Demon Race army.’
’Let them fight amongst themselves.’
’Even if this scheme can’t kill Lu Guangjing, it can at least make him suffer greatly.’
’My only hope is that he’ll fall into the trap.’
After hearing him out, Sui Yuqing felt that Lu Mingyuan’s plan was quite good.
’If we split into three groups, the watching Throne Great Demon would discover us sooner or later.’
’It’s better to play with our cards face-up, using an open stratagem to make the Demon Race army in the Little World chase after nothing. Even if those outside find out, it would be useless.’
Sui Yuqing hesitated for a moment before replying, "I will discuss this with the Daoist Academy’s True Monarchs. Your Highness should prepare for the evacuation."
"Understood."
Lu Mingyuan nodded slightly upon learning they were to leave Yingsha Ancient City.
He immediately formed a Spirit Contract with the young Gu Diao. It instantly transformed into a streak of light and entered his Jade Pendant.
At the same time, he recalled the Blood Shadow Legion, which had been lying in wait at various posts.
When he stood atop the city wall, he was met with the sight of a massive, dark horde.
The situation on the battlefield was critical. The various Demon Beast armies stretched out in endless ranks, far outnumbering the Human Race Cultivators.
Swarms of Giant-toothed Ants crawled out from the yellow sand. Their bodies were huge, each the size of a grown man, and their dark carapaces looked incredibly tough.
All kinds of strange birds in the sky also took their positions. Bloody-eyed Finches, human-faced owls, Black-Feathered Giant Eagles, Four-eyed Crows, and more all swooped down, completely blocking out the sky.
There were at least ten thousand of them, all enormous. Some could topple a small mountain with just a gentle flap of their wings.
Among the Demon Beast army, aside from Demon Kings, there were also many sentient Demons whose strength was not to be underestimated, capable of challenging Human Race Cultivators.
A large number of Human Race Cultivators had come out of the city seeking to slay demons for revenge, but they now found themselves in a perilous situation and had no choice but to retreat.
Within the demonic clouds, amidst a ghastly starlight, stood a tall, slender man in a large robe. His aura was restrained. He had three eyes, the Demon Eye on his forehead shining with incomparable brilliance as specks of light glittered around him.
His great robe flew open!
Revealing hundreds of Demon Eyes all over his body.
"Oh no! It’s the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch of the Demon Race! Form ranks, quickly!"
On the city wall below, the Human Race Daoists quickly raised their swords and activated the City Defense Array.
The Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch gave a wicked smile, then abruptly pointed a finger.
In the void, thousands of lightning threads, fine as needles, condensed and converged into a river. The earth-shattering power rushed straight toward the Grand Array.
His power was clearly greater than that of the previous Demon Monarch, and the fluctuations of energy he unleashed were incredibly strong.
Meanwhile, the Human Race Cultivators at the rear were frantically preparing the Teleportation Array.
To leave Yingsha Ancient City.
...
Meanwhile, in an oasis, all the important figures of the Endless Pavilion were gathered beneath an ancient Golden Tree, discussing important matters.
Lu Guangjing sat in the highest seat, immaculately dressed. He was as handsome as jade, exuding an air of noble elegance.
It was an aura that only a true person of high station could possess.
The Red-eyed Witch, the sword-carrying man, Hidden Kill, Elder Du, and several other Death Warriors and Tributors of the Endless Pavilion all stood on either side below Lu Guangjing.
None of those present were weak; in the Central Plains World, they were all renowned and formidable figures. Yet, not a single one of them dared to meet Lu Guangjing’s gaze directly.
Lu Guangjing’s gaze fell first upon Hidden Kill. "Hidden Kill, your injuries have fully healed, I presume?"
"By taking the Origin Holy Blood Pill that Your Highness bestowed upon me, not only have my injuries completely healed, but my Realm also seems to have advanced slightly," Hidden Kill said with great respect, clasping his fists and bowing to Lu Guangjing.
Hidden Kill continued, "Although my mission failed this time, I was still able to uncover some details about Lu Yunqing. He came to this Little World with at least four Eleventh Realm experts by his side. He must have many trump cards up his sleeve, so killing him will be very difficult."
"Furthermore, with the Throne Great Demon taking action, the Demon Race army has begun its advance. The various Dynasties won’t be able to hold out for much longer."
A brilliant light gleamed in Lu Guangjing’s eyes. "It seems the perfect opportunity is upon us. With the Throne Great Demon making a move, the Three Religions’ Saints have already pinpointed the location of this Little World."
The Red-eyed Witch’s fingers gently toyed with the ends of her crimson hair as she gave a seductive smile. "If that’s the case, as long as we can pinpoint the Human Race Cultivators’ retreat location in advance, can’t we just swoop in and reap all the rewards?"
The Red-eyed Witch’s voice was soft, melodious, and full of temptation.
Lu Guangjing wholeheartedly agreed. "We must find out the direction of the Human Race Cultivators’ retreat. If we can eliminate all three Princes, our victory will be assured. I will then gain the support of the Legalist Saint and successfully withdraw from this Little World."
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